In the small coastal town of L'Anse-à-Beaufils, near Percé, a man was discovered dead during the busy tourist season. The victim was not a visitor but a local known for his sharp criticism of artists and former residents who had been displaced from their homes. His death has stirred up old wounds, particularly related to the forgotten villages of Gaspésie, where entire communities were relocated and some cemeteries were moved. The investigation into his death has drawn attention to the region’s complex history of displacement and erasure. Among the people under suspicion are a former resident who was evicted from his village, a local artist, and the owner of a nearby brewery. The story unfolds during an art biennale and against the backdrop of a local brewery, highlighting the lingering tensions in the area. The narrative is rooted in the real-life history of the evictees of Forillon, a region where entire villages were erased from maps and their residents relocated. The novel, A la grâce des fous, explores the themes of memory, loss, and the difficult choices people make when dealing with the past. It asks what parts of history we choose to hold onto and what we must let go of. The book offers a glimpse into the lives of those who have been forgotten, and the moral and emotional struggles of those who remain. Roxanne Bouchard, the author, is a writer based in Quebec with more than a dozen published works. Her Joaquin Moralès series has received critical acclaim in both Canada and France, winning awards such as the Quais du Polar Readers' Prize in 2023, the Mystery Critics' Prize in 2024, and the Ancres Noires Prize in 2025. A la grâce des fous is set to be published by Éditions de l'Aube on 23 October 2026. The book will contain 304 pages and is priced at 21.90 €.